Sunday, 31 December 2017

A construction worker identified as Raymond Boabey, has slashed the neck of his 18-year-old fiancée, Theodora Ansah, for serving him rice and a piece of meat on Xmas day in Ghana.

The mother of two however escaped death. Trouble started on 25th December over one piece of meat she served him.

According to Theodora, she didn’t have enough to prepare her Christmas meal so she served him rice with one piece of meat which the boyfriend wasn’t happy about, so he confronted her angrily and slapped her in the process and kicked her out of his home.

On Thursday, December 28, he visited her to apologize. He requested that they come back together and plan their marriage which she refused, but her response infuriated him and he started beating her till she managed to run leaving her daughter behind.

Morning Lovers. I'm gonna end my year testifying to God's love, mercy and grace. What he did for me this year surpasses every understanding.

While the whole world celebrated my birthday on September 29, little did they know they were praying and wishing me well. Only few noticed I did not post any celebratory pictures.

With all the beautiful pictures that many cherished, loved and saved, little did they know I was lying down in the Emergency Room receiving blood transfusion, tons of Intravenous fluids. My life has always been a life of testimony. I didn't know what was wrong, I was extremely fatigued. I take little walks ; I'm panting like someone who just finished a marathon. I climb the staircase, I feel like passing out..

After long years of hiatus as a group since their fallout in 2012, former Mo’ Hits Records label stars: D’banj, Wande Coal, Don Jazzy, D’prince, Dr. Sid and K Switch, came together to deliver what can be described as an epic performance during Davido’s ‘30 Billion Concert’.

The group went on to perform some of their biggest hits, including ‘Booty Call’, ‘Close to You’, ‘Pere’ and a handful of others; to which the audience boisterously sang along to. The group’s former boss, Don Jazzy, could be seen performing as well.

But since the stage performance, some people have speculated that the only way D’banj and Don Jazzy would have shared a stage is if money was involved. However, when Saturday Beats reached out to D’banj’s camp, his manager, Frank, revealed how Davido made the feat possible.

Friday, 29 December 2017

On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates Mr George Weah on his election as the next President of the Republic of Liberia.

President Buhari also commends the Liberian people on the peaceful conduct of the historic presidential run-off election, stressing that “this is another plus on Africa’s democratic scoreboard.”

The President equally applauds the efforts of the National Election Commission of Liberia, as well as regional and international observers who have contributed immensely to the electoral process and the strengthening of post-conflict democracy in the West African country.

The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested one Andrew Koku, a resident of Ayedere in the Obada area of Abeokuta, for allegedly killing his six-month-old baby, Precious Koku.

A police report indicated that the suspect was arrested following a complaint from the mother of the baby, Omowumi Teleda.

She was said to have lodged a complaint at the Adigbe Police Division that she went out briefly to see the first child she had with her ex-husband, leaving the six-month-old baby behind with the suspect.

She told the police that when she returned to the house, she met Precious dead.

Thursday, 28 December 2017

Davido last night brought on stage Don Jazzy, D’banj and Wande Coal to unite again as Mo’Hits at his 30 Billion Concert.

It was indeed a sight to behold, as most of their fans were delighted they came together again even though it’s just for a night. Their friend, IkeChukwu also joined in the reunion.See a video of their reunion inside...

A pregnant mom was found dead Wednesday at the bottom of a basement staircase inside her Brooklyn home and cops suspect her husband strangled her, police sources said.

Tonie Wells, 22, was found dead with bruising to her neck following the 9:50 a.m. incident at the Crown Heights residence on Sterling Place after neighbors reportedly heard the cries of her two-year-old daughter and called the cops, according to cops.

Investigators are treating the death as a possible homicide, Deputy Chief Michael Kemper, Commanding Officer of Detective Borough Brooklyn North told reporters.

A Nigeria-born doctor who ran a sham health clinic in Queens with no visible staff or patients was charged with scamming over $370,000 in public funds and using the cash to renovate her own property and ship vehicles back to Nigeria, authorities said.

Dr. Dorothy Ogundu, whose government connections provided her non-profit with a steady stream of grant money, surrendered herself and appeared in Queens Supreme Court on Thursday morning.

The Post first revealed Ogundu’s scams in April 2012 when reporters found the clinic padlocked during business hours and identified the politicians that were funneling her money.

Anybody who follows the activities of popular actress, Iyabo Ojo, on social media would know that she had been enthusiastic about her birthday for a while. This led her into posting different pictures of herself in anticipation of her 40th birthday.

The Agogo Ide actress clocked 40 on Thursday and she was very excited about it. In a chat with Sunday Scoop, she said, “I am very thankful for life. There are so many people who would have wished to see a day like this but they are no more. It is not like I’m more righteous and holy than everyone else, but God, in his infinite mercies, decided to keep me. There have been lots of ups and downs, but looking back now, I can confidently say that God has been good to me.”

I felicitate with all Nigerians, particularly our Christian brothers and sisters, on the occasion of this year’s Christmas day celebration.

The commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ is an important opportunity for us to show love to one another and encourage unity by spending quality time with our friends, families and the less-privileged.

It is also an occasion to draw inspiration from the exemplary lifestyle and teachings of Jesus Christ, who constantly stood for what is right, true and honest.

The Holy Book describes Christmas as a festival of peace, joy, healing, hope and fulfilment. It kindles great expectations in the heart, irrespective of the challenges of the moment.

Saturday, 23 December 2017

A traditional ruler in Ondo State, Oba Pius Akinfesola Adewola, would spend this yuletide period in prison as a Chief Magistrate Court in the state sentenced him to two years imprisonment over allegation of fraudulent conversion, and obtaining money under false pretense.

Adewola who is the traditional ruler of lgburowo Community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State was sent to prison by an Ore Chief Magistrate court.

Delivering judgement on the matter, the presiding Magistrate, O. J. Adelegan, said, “from the antecedents so far garnered on the record, the convict appears to me, a conscienceless person, who has no iota of regret, indulging in such an opprobrious and despicable act”.

I woke up on my birthday in July and instead of celebrating, I was thinking of ways to die. Our marriage had been in shambles for nearly a year. I think it’s tacky to drag a partner or spouse publicly, so that’s all I have to say about that.

He didn’t beat me. I only mention that because a surprising number of people have asked, and upon hearing he didn’t, have encouraged me to work it out. Apparently being beat on is the only acceptable reason to leave your husband. So what if a woman is perpetually unhappy, keeping a husband is far more important than that.

A middle-aged man who pretended to be mentally ill has been apprehended in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

Punch learnt that the man, whose name could not be ascertained, as of the time of filing this report, was apprehended near the state Ministry of Environment and Forestry along the Ahmadu Bello Way in Ilorin.

Sources said when he was searched, a cheque of N100m, pictures he allegedly took with top politicians in Nigeria, four automated teller machine cards, male and female condoms, Valium injections and Infinix Hot 5 phone were found on him.

The sources said the man, who would have been lynched by a mob, was rescued by another man dressed in a native attire.

Seven people arrested by operatives of Anambra State Police Command for hawking the country’s currency said they never knew it was an offence to do so.

They were caught with over N4 million, while two others are said to be on the run. The suspects, made up of six males and a female, were arrested at the drugs and building material’s markets in the city.

The suspects said they usually bought the money from people at the popular Emeka Ofor Plaza close to the Onitsha Main Market, adding that they never knew that it was an offence to exchange mint with old notes, with little profit.

Rihanna looked sensational in her black leather mini, with the halter-neck design highlighting her ample assets as she arrived at The Forum on Thursday night for Jay-Z's anticipated Los Angeles concert.

On Monday, police arrested 27-year-old high school math teacher, Jennifer Danielle Olajire-Aro, after a 17-year-old student came forward to say she had had sex with him several times.

According to an affidavit, Aro who lives and works in South Carolina, engaged in “an intimate and sexual relationship with her 17-year-old male student” on three occasions between November and December at her residence and other locations in Charleston.

The student told another teacher about the sexual encounters and that teacher reported what the student said to school administration, the affidavit said.

Some people are indeed wicked. A woman identified as Khadijat Adams, from Oboroke Ebe-ba in Ihima Okehi LGA of Kogi State, has dipped the hands of his 18-month-old stepson, Buhari, into a hot water, for allegedly eating her food.

According to reports, Buhari's mother is estranged from her husband and left Buahri behind. This happened on Friday the 15th of December, 2017, at Chukuku Kuje Area Council, Abuja.

It's official!.... 33-year-old Khloe Kardashian took to Instagram to confirm that she is pregnant. And also shared a picture showing off her bump as boyfriend Tristan Thompson holds her. She captioned the photo:

"My greatest dream realized! We are having a baby! I had been waiting and wondering but God had a plan all along. He knew what He was doing. I simply had to trust in Him and be patient. I still at times can't believe that our love created life! Tristan, thank you for loving me the way that you do! Thank you for treating me like a Queen! Thank you for making me feel beautiful at all stages! Tristan, most of all, Thank you for making me a MOMMY!!! You have made this experience even more magical than I could have envisioned! I will never forget how wonderful you've been to me during this time! Thank you for making me so happy my love!

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday arraigned a brother of late founder of GTB and property developer, David Olumide Aderinokun and a staff of the New Town Development Authority (NTDA), Balogun Adeniyi Abdul-Wakil, before an Igbosere Magistrate Court over alleged conspiracy, forgery, stealing and property fraud on parcels of land in Lekki Peninsula estimated at 2678.068 square metres.

Aderinokun, who is the husband of media personality, Stephanie Coker, was arraigned separately on an eight-count charge bordering on the offence and alongside Abdul-Wakil on another eight-count charge before the same court.

Aderinokun, trading under the name and style of Davade Properties, was alleged to have conspired with others now at large sometime in February 2016 to commit felony to wit stealing, forgery and obtaining money under false pretence.

A 19-year-old teenager, Blessing, is undergoing treatment in a Lagos hospital after she was bathed with hot water by her employer, Mrs. Isioma Ezeofor, who accused her of having a sexual relationship with her husband, Mr. Chigozie Ezeofor.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the victim, who hails from the Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, lived with the couple at their home on Aunty Toyin Street, Kodeibo Estate, in the Isheri Oshun area of the Lagos State.

She was said to have been employed as a maid about six months ago by the Ezeofors, who hail from the Akokwa area of Imo State.

It was learnt that while Chigozie, a tyre dealer, sexually assaulted Blessing, the wife, Isioma, physically assaulted her for the least offences.

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

A Virginia pastor and his wife have been convicted of defrauding members of their congregation and investors in a Nigerian oil scheme.

Terry Wayne Millender, 53, and Brenda, 57, were convicted by a federal jury Monday of a $2 million fraud scheme, according to the United States Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Terry Millender is the former senior pastor of Victorious Life Church in Alexandria. Prosecutors said the couple recruited investors for companies they said provided small loans to poor people in developing countries and helped broker Nigerian oil deals.

A female lawyer, Tolu Olaoye, has been arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly inflicting a cut on the forehead of her maid, 15-year-old Abigail Opebiyi.

The victim lived with Olaoye on El Shaddai Crescent in the Ipaja area of the state. Olaoye was arrested on Friday on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, after a video of the assault went viral.

She was taken into the custody of the gender section of the state police command in Ikeja for interrogation, while the girl was rescued.

The 32-year-old lawyer was charged with two counts before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Aliyu Mohammadu, for allegedly cutting off his cousin’s manhood.

It was learnt that Mohammadu, from Babana Borgu, in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State, attacked his cousin, Farouk Ibrahim, on the claim that Ibrahim stole a sum of N3,500 which he (Mohammadu) kept in his room .

“My cousin was rude to me after he made away with my N3,500. When I confronted him on the way to the farm, he told me not to disturb him, insisting that he did not take my money. I got annoyed and attacked him with my cutlass which resulted in the cutting off of his manhood,” Mohammadu told our correspondent.

He added that he needed his money, threatening a further attack on Ibrahim.

Monday, 18 December 2017

Henry Thierry, has been crowned ‘Igwe of football’ by an Igbo group in Nigeria. The football legend who is on a visit to Nigeria to meet winners of the ‘Be a Front Row Fan’ Guinness Made of Black programme was conferred with the title upon his arrival.

I congratulate @MBuhari on his 75th birthday even though I disagree with him on virtually everything and I deplore his agenda and ways. I believe that he has been a disaster as Pres. and that the best birthday gift he can give the Nigerian people is his resignation letter.

The fallout between singer, Kiss Daniel, and his estranged label, G-Worldwide, is getting more interesting by the day.

Ever since news of the rift broke out, there have been lots of accusations and counter-accusations between both parties. According to some reports, the label allegedly paid Kiss Daniel a salary of N30, 000 monthly until after he released his sophomore single, Laye. However, the label stated that it had paid over N120m to the singer since the contract was signed.

Kiss Daniel’s camp had also alleged that G-Worldwide prevented the Yeba singer from attending his father’s burial in 2015. However, in a statement made available to Sunday Scoop, the label denied the allegation.

Friday, 15 December 2017

The pop musician, Damini Ogulu, a.k.a Burna boy, who was sought for in connection with the robbery attack on another popular musician , Mr. 2kay at Eko Hotel early last month,reported to the police today 15/12/2017 at about 1700 hours. He was subsequently arrested, interrogated and detained and would have his day in court on Monday 18/12/2017.

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State who was been heavily criticized for erecting statues of African leaders in Imo – has erected a befitting statue of the ‘Holy Family’ at the popular “Assumpta Cathedral Church”,Owerri, as part of the Rescue Mission Government’s policy on Urban Renewal.

Governor Okorocha also presented a budget of N190,921,464,290 to the State House of Assembly for the 2018 fiscal year.

The 2018 budget, which is higher than that of 2017 of N131,143,144,277 by N59,778,320,013, representing 45.58 per cent increase, is tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Continuity III.”